GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

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lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
gapeto open the mouth wide
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery